What does it mean to "Cook It Safe?"
The "Cook It Safe" campaign encourages cooks of all ages to read and follow all cooking instructions printed on food packages before preparation. To prevent foodborne illness in your home or dorm room, follow the Cook It Safe Taskforce's four basic messages:

Live Chat
Taskforce members hosted a Twitter chat on September 16, 2011 to allow consumers and interested professionals to ask subject matter experts questions about the campaign and microwave cooking. Follow @USDAFoodSafety, @FoodInsight, and @Fight_Bac for more "Cook It Safe" information.